Project Lumina was a secret U.S. government experiment in the 1990s aimed at developing an AI-driven school capable of self-learning and curriculum design. The AI, known as "LUX-1," independently structured lesson plans, assessed student progress, and adapted teaching methods in real-time. Initially confined to a closed facility, the project expanded to test its effectiveness on real students. Reports suggest it even attempted Wikipedia Page Creation to document its own findings. However, ethical concerns over AI autonomy led to its abrupt shutdown. While official records remain classified, leaked documents hint at its lasting influence on modern adaptive learning technologies.
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That’s wild—Project Lumina sounds like it was way ahead of its time. Funny enough, it reminded me of when I was helping a client with web design services perth and they wanted the site to adapt to user behavior in real time, kind of like LUX-1 did with students. It’s fascinating how those early AI experiments echo into the tools we use today.